Turkey Stock

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
28%
Turkey Stock
45 min.
10
397kcal

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There's nothing quite like the comforting aroma of homemade turkey stock simmering on the stove. As a perfect addition to your culinary repertoire, this gluten-free and dairy-free turkey stock serves as a robust base for soups, stews, and sauces, or even as a flavorful cooking liquid for grains and risottos. What’s better? It’s an excellent way to utilize the leftovers from your holiday turkey feast!

With just a handful of simple ingredients, including fresh vegetables and herbs, this stock is a testament to the art of making dishes that resonate with rich flavors. The process is straightforward and requires minimal active cooking time, allowing you to focus on other tasks or enjoy a little downtime while it simmers. In just 45 minutes, you'll have a hearty stock bursting with savory notes that can elevate any meal.

Not only does this turkey stock cater to various dietary needs, but it also radiates warmth and nourishment. Imagine a chilly evening where you cozy up with a bowl of homemade soup, all thanks to this flavorful stock. Perfect for serving ten, this recipe ensures you'll always have some on hand for those last-minute cooking adventures. So, gather up your ingredients and join me in creating this delightful kitchen staple that brings the heart of your home to life!

Ingredients

  •  bay leaf 
  • 0.3 teaspoon peppercorns whole black
  • large carrots chopped
  •  celery stalk with leaves, chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon thyme leaves dried
  • large onion chopped
  •  parsley sprigs fresh italian
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • quarts water cold ()
  •  carcass with skin from one 12- to 15-pound turkey; meat removed and reserved, carcass broken into pieces

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot
  • sieve

Directions

  1. Heat oil in large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, carrot, and celery. Cover; cook until vegetables begin to soften, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  3. Place turkey carcass pieces in pot and add enough cold water to cover bones (about 4 quarts).
  4. Bring mixture to boil and skim any foam from the surface.
  5. Add parsley, thyme, peppercorns, and bay leaf. Reduce heat to low, cover with lid slightly ajar, and simmer 3 hours.
  6. Strain stock into large bowl, pressing on solids in strainer; discard solids.
  7. Let stock stand 10 minutes; skim off fat. Boil to reduce to 10 cups or add water to measure 10 cups. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories397kcal
Protein57.65%
Fat40.05%
Carbs2.3%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.98
Glycemic Load
0.56
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
25.100869686707%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.87mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.75mg
Kaempferol
0.12mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
3.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:396.84kcal
19.84%
Fat:17.29g
26.6%
Saturated Fat:4.19g
26.19%
Carbohydrates:2.24g
0.75%
Net Carbohydrates:1.71g
0.62%
Sugar:1.14g
1.27%
Cholesterol:185.46mg
61.82%
Sodium:313.59mg
13.63%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:56.01g
112.01%
Vitamin B3:19.76mg
98.78%
Vitamin B6:1.57mg
78.62%
Selenium:54.96µg
78.51%
Vitamin B12:3.14µg
52.38%
Phosphorus:478.87mg
47.89%
Zinc:4.68mg
31.17%
Vitamin B2:0.49mg
28.58%
Vitamin A:1385.99IU
27.72%
Vitamin B5:2.13mg
21.31%
Potassium:627.11mg
17.92%
Magnesium:71.1mg
17.78%
Copper:0.27mg
13.53%
Iron:2.37mg
13.17%
Vitamin K:13.73µg
13.07%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.07%
Folate:23.17µg
5.79%
Vitamin D:0.77µg
5.15%
Calcium:47.74mg
4.77%
Manganese:0.08mg
4.02%
Vitamin E:0.51mg
3.43%
Vitamin C:2.11mg
2.56%
Fiber:0.53g
2.1%
Source:Epicurious